Academic Direction (h, m, d) - University
Málaga, Spain·Competitive·Remoto / híbrido·Lead · 5+ years·Permanent·Remote: Hybrid·Spanish: Fluent
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About the role
We are looking for an Academic Area Director with experience in university management (≥5 years), a PhD, and knowledge of the Spanish system and the EHEA. They will lead the planning, quality, and innovation of academic studies. Based in Andalusia, ideally in Malaga, or with availability to travel regularly.
- Strategic role with direct impact on academic quality and reputation
- Institutional leadership in an innovative university environment
What you'll do
- Coordinate academic areas and ensure the coherence of the educational model
- Supervise and update study plans according to national/EU standards
- Promote academic quality and continuous improvement processes
- Lead faculty training, evaluation, and development
- Ensure regulatory compliance (ANECA, ACCUA, etc.)
- Foster innovative teaching and active learning
- Coordinate interdepartmental efforts.
- Represent the institution in internal/external forums
- Integrate teaching, research, and knowledge transfer
What you'll get
Opportunity to join a growing university and lead the academic strategy.
About the company & team
University.
Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?
- Academic background: PhD in a relevant field
- Experience: ≥5 years in university academic management
- Leadership: Experience managing teams/complex structures
- Knowledge: Spanish university system and EHEA
- Valuable: ANECA accreditation (CD/TU/CU) or equivalent
- Valuable: Training in university management or teaching quality
- Digital: Experience with virtual learning environments
- Skills: Strategic vision, communication, data-driven, innovation
About the role
Buscamos Director/a de Área Académica con experiencia en gestión universitaria (≥5 años), con doctorado y conocimiento del sistema español y EEES. Liderará la planificación, calidad e innovación académica de estudios superiores. Base en Andalucía idealmente en Málaga o disponibilidad para viajar periodicamente.
- Rol estratégico con impacto directo en calidad académica y reputación
- Liderazgo institucional y desarrollo en entorno universitario innovador
What you'll do
- Coordinar áreas académicas y asegurar coherencia del modelo educativo
- Supervisar y actualizar planes de estudio según estándares nacionales/UE
- Impulsar calidad académica y procesos de mejora continua
- Liderar formación, evaluación y desarrollo del profesorado
- Garantizar cumplimiento normativo (ANECA, ACCUA, etc.)
- Fomentar innovación docente y aprendizaje activo
- Coordinar interdepartamental.
- Representar a la institución en foros internos/externos
- Integrar docencia, investigación y transferencia de conocimiento
What you'll get
Oportunidad de pertenecer a una universidad en crecimiento y liderar la estrategia académica.
About the company & team
Universidad.
¿A quién buscamos (H/M/D)?
- Formación académica: Doctorado en área relevante
- Experiencia: ≥5 años en gestión académica universitaria
- Liderazgo: Experiencia dirigiendo equipos/estructuras complejas
- Conocimientos: Sistema universitario español y EEES
- Valorable: Acreditación ANECA (CD/TU/CU) o equivalente
- Valorable: Formación en gestión universitaria o calidad docente
- Digital: Experiencia en entornos virtuales de aprendizaje
- Competencias: Visión estratégica, comunicación, basada en datos, innovación
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About the company
Michael Page España
Staffing
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